Client News

PARSIPPANY, N.J. – 3 May, 2018 – Throughout the remainder of 2018, Sun Chemical will celebrate its 200^th anniversary.

FESPA has revealed more details of its Digital Corrugated Experience, which will take place at FESPA Global Print Expo 2018 from 15 to 18 May at Messe Berlin in Germany.

With a turnover of £32 million forecast this year and employing 270 people, Rotherham-based Bluetree Group is a major player in the UK web-to-print market. In mid-2016 an investment in the Jet Press 720S revolutionised its business card output, enabling it to boost production, increase flexibility and slash turnaround times, all while maintaining the very high standards of quality that have helped to build its reputation.

Visitors to FESPA Global Print Expo 2018, which takes place from 15 to 18 May at Messe Berlin in Germany, will be able to explore the largest textile presence of any FESPA exhibition to date.

Showcard Print, a specialist in the supply of printed POS and POP to the retail sector and to major brands, has invested in an Onset X3 platform from Fujifilm. This ultra-high productivity platform now features a new Inca Digital robotics system to boost its work rate still further.

Tübingen (April, 24th 2018) – Color management experts GMG present a new version of their popular GMG ColorProof. product manager Jens Bloeck explains: “We implemented numerous customer requests into version 5.10. For example, the automatic image placement of the Manual Job Manager provides new possibilities to optimize job layouts and minimize paper usage now”. This pays off especially when it comes to configuring jobs that contain multiple pictures manually.

Fujifilm today announces that its flagship B2 inkjet press, renowned for its ultra-high quality as well as its environmental credentials, has received new high-level recognition from the government of the Netherlands. The Jet Press 720S has qualified for a tax incentive that will see investors in the machine able to claim back 13.5% of taxes related to their purchase plus similar savings related to depreciation. This could result in total savings of over €70,000.

With just three weeks to go until FESPA Global Print Expo 2018, screen and digital printing manufacturers are getting ready to showcase their latest technologies and applications for the global specialty print market.

Meech International is announcing the launch of its newest technology, the IonWash, designed for the fast and consistent removal of contamination from 3D components in the automotive, aerospace and electronics sectors, among others. The freestanding 3D component cleaning system incorporates extremely powerful ionisation, as well as blowing and vacuuming airflows, providing a more efficient alternative to manual cleaning.

Fujifilm today announces that one of the newest machines in its Acuity series, the Acuity LED 1600R will feature on the SOS stand (D32) at Sign & Digital UK (Birmingham, 24-26 April 2018). This accessible, dedicated roll-to-roll printer is optimised for four-colour CYMK printing, but otherwise delivers all the benefits in quality and performance of the highly successful Acuity LED 1600 II hybrid model. First announced in February, it has been commercially available since March 2018.

Bristol – 23 april 2018 – Spandex, the one-stop supplier of innovative solutions to the sign, graphics and display industries has launched a new product guide aimed at vehicle wrappers. The company’s unique portfolio of wrapping products includes materials, tools and accessories from market leading brands such as 3M, Avery Dennison, ORAFOL, Arlon and ImagePerfect.

Meech International, which has been developing static control systems for the printing, packaging and plastics industries for more than 20 years, has announced the latest addition to its highly successful and innovative Hyperion product family – the 233v4 Pulsed DC Controller. Suitable for use in a wide variety of sectors, the 233v4 is a compact and powerful device that enables greater control of the ionisation performance.